MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities have released body camera footage from a deputy shooting that occurred several months ago.

It happened on Dec. 28 in the area of Northwest 17th Avenue and 95th Street.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a suspected stolen vehicle when the suspect in the car took off, almost striking the deputy in the process.

That deputy then opened fire on the vehicle as it fled the scene.

Miami-Dade prosecutors have since determined that the deputy was legally justified in firing his weapon.

According to authorities, the vehicle was located a short distance away with a gun inside, but the suspect was never found.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.

Body camera footage released from deputy shooting deemed legally justified

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